PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01: American Corners Portugal Operational Funding
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Portugal notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Portugal offered grants of up to $4,166 (at least $4,166) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 28, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4,166
- Award floor$4,166
- Total funding$25,000
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 27, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Official American Corners in Portugal
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $4,166 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Portugal announces a limited competition solicitation for American Corners in Portugal to apply for FY2026 American Spaces Operational Funding. Funds will primarily support the operational needs of the Corners, including design and furnishings that showcase an American look and feel, resources and supplies, technology, internet, mission's programmatic and management oversight, and in-country American Spaces Coordinator meetings. Funds will also support the development and implementation of strategic programming at the American Corners in Portugal, showcasing the United States as a leader in innovation, freedom of expression and economic power. Programming funds will also support Freedom 250 activities that increase public understanding of the principles that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years, through visible, audience-centered and customized initiatives.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, ECA – American Spaces (19.441) awarded $35.9 million across 1,809 grant awards, an average of $19,857 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 281 | $4.4 million | |
| Project Harmony Inc | Vermont | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo | 7 | $725,213 | |
| Charities Aid Foundation (Southern Africa) | 3 | $638,198 | |
| SRI Lanka Development Journalist Forum | 8 | $628,062 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01 still open?
No. It closed on August 28, 2026.
Who can apply for American Corners Portugal Operational Funding?
U.S. Mission to Portugal accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for American Corners Portugal Operational Funding?
Closed August 28, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4,166 each. About $25,000 in total across about 6 awards.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.
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